[ The scene opens to Brandi James home in South Miami, Florida. It's nearly 11pm on a warm pleasant night. Brandi pulls into her drive, in her classic 1967 red mustang. She parks then turns her car off. At first she doesn't get out right away. After a minute delay she opens the door, and steps out talking on her cell phone. Brandi is dressed in a white lace sun-dress. Hey this is Miami, where the wheather is nice about 90 percent of the year. She tilts her head holding the phone to her ear with her shoulder as she fumbles through her black Gucci bag for her house keys. Only Brandi's side of the conversation can be heard. As she takes her keys out, and walks to her front door. ]

Brandi James:"Yeah, I know...You told me that. It's a bit hard for me you know. It's not I've given myself many choices."

[ There's a short pause. ]

Brandi James:" That's easy for you to say. Things don't work out for me like that......Yes...I know...Be careful...I'd like to think of some what capable of looking out for myself.... You know Jalie, I'm not as helpless, as people seem to think I am."

[ Brandi puts the keys in her door, then jiggles the handle, but doesn't enter just yet.]

Brandi James:" I never said that you didn't. You've always been the only one, who's ever believed in me.......I know....You're really worried for nothing.....No, I'm not being sarcastic....Really....but I am home now, so...I'll call ya tomorrow.....Alright, tell Seth, hello for me, ok? I love ya too....bye."

[ Brandi hangs up her cell phone, and walks into her house. She tosses her pocket book, and cell phone on a small table in at the bottom of her second floor stairs. All the sudden Brandi feels someone's arms around her. She's grabbed tightly, and screams.]

Brandi James: "Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh, OH, GOD !"

[ Brandi is quickly turned around to see her boyfriend Rick Young. She stands there looking at him with her hand over her heart, and breathing heavily. ]

Brandi James: "Jesus Christ, Rick you scared the fuck out of me."

[ Rick chuckles, and softly touches her cheek.]

Rick Young:"I'm sorry baby....but the real question is did I surprise you?"

[ Brandi playfully hits Rick's shoulder. ]

Brandi James:" You bastard, surprise is an understatement. More like almost gave me a heart attack."

[ Rick wraps his arms around Brandi, he kisses her forehead.]

Rick Young:"Awe....and here I thought that you were tough."

Brandi James:"Not when someone sneaks up on me like that."

Rick Young:" So you're mad at me then?"

[ Brandi looks up at him then walks away from him.]

Brandi James:"Well, you're not my favorite person in the world right now."

[ Rick chuckles and walks behind Brandi. He grabs her arm to stop her before she walks any further.]

Rick Young:"Baby, C'mon...Is this our first fight?"

Brandi James:"Rick, You scared me half to death. I didn't know if some psycho broke into my house or something. What if someone did that, and wanted to kill me, or rape me."

[ Rick again pulls Brandi close to him, and wraps his arms around her tightly hugging her.]

Rick Young:"That would never happen. If anyone ever hurt you. Brandi, no one is going to hurt my girl....ok?"

[ Brandi sighs ]

Rick Young:"What's wrong? Still a bit mad?"

Brandi James:"Maybe...."

Rick Young: " Will you let me try to make it up to you?"

[ He puts two fingers under Brandi's chin, and raises her head so she looks at him. ]

Rick Young: "Please ? Let me make it up to you.."

Brandi James:" Alright..."

Rick Young:" Good...This way.....But close your eyes,."

Brandi James:"Why?"

Rick Young:"You'll see....humor me...."

[ Brandi giggles...She shuts her eyes. Rick takes her hand, and walks her into her formal dinning room. Her dark oak dinning room table is set with a white satin table cloth, her good china, and silver wear. Scented candles are lit all around the room, with a five course dinner on the table, and a bottle of Belvider champagne chilled in a silver champagne. Rick stands infront of Brandi, waving his hand to make sure her eyes are shut. ]

Rick Young:"Can you see this?"

Brandi James:" No...My eyes are closed remember?"

Rick Young:"Just making sure..."

[ He stands infront of her, and puts his hands on her waist. Rick leans down a bit, he kisses Brandi on her face, and whispers to her. ]

Rick Young:" By the way, you have a beautiful home, baby."

Brandi James:"Thanks...but ummm...Can I open my eyes?"

[ Rick chuckles..]

Rick Young:" Yeah, sure.."

[ Brandi opens her eyes, and is stunned at the trouble Rick apparently went through for her. She looks at him, and smiles. Then looks down at the floor for a moment. She looks again back up at Rick. Then rest her head on his chest. ]

Brandi James: " This is beautiful Rick, but you know you didn't have to."

Rick Young"" I know that I didn't, but I really wanted to."

Brandi James:"What's the occassion?"

Rick Young: "No occassion per say. but I do have something, I need to talk to you about."

[ Brandi raises her eyebrow, as she steps back from Rick a bit.]

Brandi James: "Meaning?"

[ Rick takes a deep breath, and reaches for Brandi's hand. He takes her right hand, and holds it. ]

Rick Young:" Alright. do you remember on the plane ride back home after the show. You know when you said that Manson was on your "hit list" because when he was talking to Carson, he insulted you, and called you Carson's ex..meaing ex-girlfriend."

[ Brandi nods..]

Brandi James: "Yeah...so?"

Rick Young:" It got me thinking..."

Brandi James:"About?"

Rick Young:"What I want...You saw what I did to Mike, and that's my own brother."

Brandi James: " I know, and just for the record..."

[ Brandi moves her body close to Rick, and puts her arms around his waist. ]

Brandi James:" That was very sexy the way you defended me like that."

[ Rick smiles, and chuckles. ]

Rick Young:" Oh, I could tell you thought it was...Especially the way you got it on that night."

Brandi James:" What can I say...my man's very sexy..."

Rick Young:"Thanks baby, but that's beside the point. Point is...I think this "list" of yours is a great idea. Unfortunately...I'm going to have to put some people on that list...that well could make some trouble for your personal life."

Brandi James: " Some trouble?"

[ Rick steps back and his tone turns very serious. ]

Rick Young: " Ofcourse...Brandi...Cody Carson has been a marked man with me. Especially since he attacked my little brother. He just can't exspect to do shit like that, and get away with it. Plus he holds the World Title, which getting that is a goal of mine."

Brandi James: " I figured as much....but big deal. What does that have to do with me?"

Rick Young: " Jalie....She's going to have Cody's back. I go after him, and automatically I'm going to have to deal with her as well. I hurt Carson, it makes Carmen sad. We all know that Jalie will do anything to protect Carmen."

Brandi James:" I know that."

Rick Young: " Things are about to get very thick around here, and it's going to force you to take sides. I just can't risk, you chosing them over me, and fucking me over.....So....I figured me being a fair guy and all, that we can spend tonight together, and if you want to go, then I won't hold any hard feelings."

[ Brandi says not a word, just stares at Rick. ]

Rick Young: " I care about you alot Brandi, and we've had a hell of alot of fun. But if you ever did anything to stand in my way, or you turned on me. Well, I'd make you sorry you ever spoke the name Rick Young. I don't want it to happen, because I do care about you. Which is why I'm giving you an out if you want one. I'm trying to do the fair thing here. I'll give you some time to..."

[ Brandi shakes her head, and interrupts Rick.]

Brandi James: " I'm with you..."

[ Rick almost looks a bit shocked. ]

Rick Young:"What?"

[ Brandi runs her hands up Rick's back, and rest her head again on his chest. ]

Brandi James:"four words....I'm with you, Rick."

[ Rick smiles, and steps back so he can look into Brandi's bright blue eyes. ]

Rick Young: "Are you sure? I mean....I sort of want to know why."

[ Brandi's eyes fill with tears, her voice shakes a bit at first. ]

Brandi James: " Who do I have?"

[ Brandi clears her throat a bit, and takes a deep breath. ]

Brandi James: " I mean, when Michael Manson was insulting me, Carson didn't even bother to defend me. Why? Because I'm not his precious Carmen? He didn't even correct Manson when he called me his ex...I'm not his ex anything except.."

[ Rick puts his index finger on Brandi's lips. ]

Rick Young:"Sssssshhhhh, we're going to save that secret..."

[ Brandi tries to fight back her tears, but can't. Her tears fall fast down her cheeks. ]

Brandi James:"It really made me think of something....Who do I have? Carson has Carmen to go home to. Jalie ofcourse has Seth...but where does that leave me? Jalie will no matter what always have Carson's back, because of Carmen. Am I really suppose to be the fifth wheel all the time? It was ok for Carson to wreck my relationship with Josh, and nobody seemed to care. They didn't care how hurt I was. Is their friendship really going to save me? NO....they'll always look out for each other. One thing I learnt, Friendship doesn't come before family. "

[ Brandi breaks down crying, and takes a few deep breaths to try to calm down. She wipes a few tears from her cheek. ]

Brandi James: " I can't ever exspect them to have my back that way. And I'm sure they'd screw me over for each other.........Which brings me back to if that happens, or should I say when that happens. Who do I have?"

[ Rick wipes Brandi's tears, and holds her close to him. ]

Rick Young: " You'll have me, if you want to."

[ Brandi looks up at him, her eyes nearly all cried out. ]